PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

    The Microwave Endometrial Ablation (MEA) System is a surgical device that uses microwave energy to treat excessive menstrual bleeding by destroying tissue lining the uterus (womb).

    Endometrial ablation is a minimally invasive surgery that can be a viable alternative to hysterectomy.

    TECHNOLOGY

    Microwave Heating Effect:

    – Microwaves heat tissue:

    • Depth of absorption is limited and controllable
    • Selected to be 3mm for MEA

    – Heating occurs to a depth of 5-6mm through thermal conduction

    – Temperatures achieve coagulation but are not sufficient to physically remove tissue

    MEA thermal mechanism:

    – Microwaves penetrate up to 3mm into the tissue

    – Microwave energy interacts with the water molecules in the tissue causing them to vibrate at the microwave frequency and heat rapidly

    • Rapid tissue heating in first 2-3mm of tissue
    • Thermal conduction beyond for a further 2-3mm
    • Peripheral blood perfusion prevents further thermal conduction beyond 5-6mm
    • Optimal therapeutic temperature throughout the cavity

    BROCHURES

    Microwave Endometrial Ablation presentation